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LIV, 32-50.
THE CHAPTER OF THE MOON.
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We have made the Qur'ân easy as a reminderbut is there any one who will mind ?
Lot's people called the apostles liars; verily, we sent against them a heavy sand storm; all, save Lot's family, we saved them at the dawn. [35] As a favour from us; so do we reward him who gives thanks!.
He indeed had warned them of our assault, but they doubted of the warning.
And they desired his guest, and we put out their eyes. -
So taste ye my torment and warning! And there overtook them on the morning a settled punishment!
So taste ye my torment and warning !' [40] We have made the Qur'an easy as a reminder—but is there any one who will mind?
The warning came to Pharaoh's people; they called our signs all lies, and we seized on them with the seizing of a mighty powerful one.
Are your misbelievers better than they? or have ye an exemption in the Scriptures? Or do they say we are a victorious company ?
[45] The whole shall be routed and shall turn their backs in flight 1.
Nay, the Hour is their promised time! and the Hour is most severe and bitter !
Verily, the sinners are in error and excitement. On the day when they shall be dragged to the fire upon their faces !— Taste ye the touch of hell.'
Verily, everything have we created by decree, [50] and our bidding is but one (word), like the twinkling of an eye!
1 This is appealed to by Muslims as a prophecy fulfilled at the battle of Bedr.
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